YEARLY HIGH
31.3920 PHP
YEARLY LOW
26.4611 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.1070 PHP

2017 BAM to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 31.3920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 26.4611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9309 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0318 to the December average rate of 30.4448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 31.3920 was up 13.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.7747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 156,960 PHP
2016 Average 134,301 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 132,306 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,654.36 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

31.4614
26.6291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to PHP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 27.6253, compared to 30.5888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.6253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.5888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.2865 PHP (High: 29.5638 / Low: 28.2773). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4685 PHP (High: 30.7435 / Low: 30.2750).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2865
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3244 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 30.8765) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.2713), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6052 (+13.22%).

2017 Avg (October) 30.8765
2016 Avg (October) 27.2713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.4652 26.4611 27.0318
February 27.5032 26.9820 27.2176
March 27.8458 27.0206 27.4507
April 27.9733 26.7960 27.2757
May 28.6688 27.6124 28.1681
June 29.5638 28.2773 28.6077
July 30.3649 29.3226 29.8264
August 31.3000 30.2728 30.7744
September 31.3321 30.5509 31.0587
October 31.3920 30.5615 30.8765
November 30.8974 30.3520 30.5521
December 30.7435 30.2750 30.4448